Discover

'a silver thread in a ribbon of green'

flowing through Edinburgh

A healthy river cared for by its community

The Water of Leith Conservation Trust works to improve and protect the river, its heritage and wildlife: the Trust promotes education and recreation through the Visitor Centre and works with volunteers and community groups to deliver around 250 river clean-ups and habitat improvement tasks annually. 

Operating since 1988, it was the first river charity to be established in Scotland. Support our work by becoming a member, sending a donation or joining the hundred-strong team of volunteers who are involved in projects on the river and in running the Visitor Centre.   

The Trust is a registered Charity (number SC000015). Our work is supported by City of Edinburgh Council’s Services for Communities and Communities and Families Departments.

 

Latest News

Walkway Closure between Currie and Balerno due to bridge damage. Divert locally onto Lanark Road. See walkway page for a map

The Walkway

13 mile walkway winding through our capital

Visitor Centre

Open daily 10am to 4pm, community café & exhibition

The River

Edinburgh’s hidden natural asset

The Trust

Conserving and enhancing the river since 1988

Volunteering

Join the team and help protect the Water of Leith

Learning

Discover more on one of our learning programmes or activities

Featured Events

Tue 30th Jun

River Dipping for 5 to 10 year olds

Join us to explore the river and find out what lives in the water.
1.30pm to 3.30pm
£7 per child accompanying adult free

Thu 2nd Jul

Survival Skills for 5 to 10 year olds

Learn the skills to survive the apocalypse – build a camp, decide what you dare eat, seek fresh water
1.30pm to 3.30pm
£7 per child accompanying adult free

Tue 7th Jul

Island Adventures for 8 to 12 year olds

Put on your wellies and explore a hidden island
1.30pm to 3.30pm
£7
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